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Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)
かも あいがも 肉 (Aigamo-niku)
Also known as: Aigamo-niku, Hybrid duck, Mallard × domestic duck cross, あいがも肉, Gyokyō-no-kamo
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かも あいがも 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | あいがも, アイガモ, かも 肉 |
| Origin | Aigamo (mallard × domestic duck hybrid); the principal commercial 'duck' for Japanese cuisine; year-round availability with several modern producers |
| Typical functions | Kamo-nan-soba (duck-leek soba) — defining Japanese application, Kamo-nabe winter hot pot, Foodservice premium duck |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Domestic vs imported disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Aigamo-niku (あいがも肉) is the principal commercial 'duck' (mallard × domestic hybrid) for Japanese cuisine. Kamo-nan-soba is the defining application. Kamo-nabe winter hot pot.
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Common OEM product categories
Finished-product categories where Japanese OEM manufacturers commonly formulate with this ingredient.
- Frozen aigamo breast retail (sliced for kamo-nan)
- Kamo-nabe ready-meal retail
Ingredient profile
Mallard × domestic duck hybrid.
OEM applications
Kamo-nan-soba.
Kamo-nabe winter hot pot.
Foodservice premium duck.
For OEM: pre-sliced retail, kamo-nabe retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean duck market. |
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Seasonality & supply calendar
- Harvest months
- Cultured (rice-paddy 合鴨農法): July – October slaughter
- Peak supply
- September – November
- Off-season
- Frozen-stored aigamo year-round; cultured aigamo farms operate seasonally
Source: 農林水産省 畜産統計 / 合鴨水稲会. Aigamo are reared in paddies during rice-growing season then slaughtered post-harvest.
Storage requirements
How the receiving OEM facility needs to handle inbound raw material.
- Temperature
- Chilled 0–4°C; frozen −18°C for export
- Conditions
- Vacuum-packed for retail
- Shelf life
- Chilled 7 days; frozen 6 months
Supply concentration
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- Primary regions
- Aomori, Niigata, Akita (rice-paddy 合鴨農法 farms)
- Import dependence
- 100% domestic
農林水産省 畜産統計 / 合鴨水稲会
Certifications commonly available
Certification schemes commonly obtainable for this raw material. Always confirm the specific supplier's current certificate before contracting.
| Scheme | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
| Halal | On-request | Cultured aigamo can be Halal-slaughtered if specifically arranged |
| Kosher | Rare | |
| Organic JAS | Rare | Reared under 合鴨農法 organic rice paddies — link to organic source |
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Quick answers
- What is Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)?
- Aigamo-niku (あいがも肉) is the principal commercial 'duck' (mallard × domestic hybrid) for Japanese cuisine. Kamo-nan-soba is the defining application. Kamo-nabe winter hot pot.
- What is the regulatory status of Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Domestic vs imported disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)?
- Frozen aigamo breast retail (sliced for kamo-nan) / Kamo-nabe ready-meal retail
- Where does Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck) come from?
- Aigamo (mallard × domestic duck hybrid); the principal commercial 'duck' for Japanese cuisine; year-round availability with several modern producers
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Aigamo-niku (Hybrid Duck)?
- JSCI: かも あいがも 肉
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — かも あいがも 肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.